Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
지금 나는 목사로서 하나님의 말씀을 어떻게 전하고 있는 것일까? 만일 지금 나는 목사로서 고상한 말이나 인간의 지혜의 설득력 있는 말로 하나님의 말씀을 전하고 있다면 우리 교회 성도님의 믿음이 사람의 지혜에 의존할 것입니다 . 그러나 만일 지금 제가 예수 그리스도와 십자가에 못박히신 그분의 죽음 외에는 아무것도 알지 않기로 결심하고 성령님의 능력으로 하나님의 말씀을 전하고 있다면 우리 교회 성도님들의 믿음은 하나님의 능력에 의존할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 고린도전서 2:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ).